TAS

Community Events

Join an organised T1D meetup, fun run, marathon, cycle or swim near you!

On this page, you can:

  • Join a Breakthrough T1D-hosted meetup to connect with local families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

  • Explore fitness events like runs or rides where you can fundraise for T1D research.

If you're signing up for a fitness event, be sure to:

  • Set up a fundraising page through their platform

  • Share your link with friends and ask them to sponsor you - per kilometre, for your finish time, or just because!

One Walk

March 2026

One Walk is our biggest celebration of the year – and the world’s largest fundraiser for T1D research. Register and join the excitement today!

Play for purpose

11 Dec 2025

Every Play For Purpose ticket gives you the chance to win a first prize worth $300k and hundreds of other amazing prizes like cars, vouchers and more!

St Lukes Run the Bridge

15 Feb 2026

Run through Hobart’s iconic sights from Bellerive Oval to Salamanca, then celebrate at a café, bar, or restaurant in the heart of the city.

JUMP for a cure

31 May 2026

Take on a thrilling tandem skydive while supporting T1D research! Fundraise $1,500 before 31 May 2026 and take to the skies!

Hobart Marathon Festival 

12 April 2026

Experience the thrill of racing through Hobart’s stunning waterfront, with distances for all ages and abilities - run, walk, or cheer!

Other ways to raise money for type 1 diabetes research

Sign up for Entertainment

Save on takeaway, dining, shopping, groceries, gift cards, activities and more with Entertainment! 20% of every membership purchased goes to support Breakthrough T1D!

Connect to Drimtel

DrimTel is a local Australian telecommunications service provider that empowers connectivity and transforms lives. 50% of their profits go directly to Breakthrough T1D.

Purchase Synxbody

SynxBody, is an Australian footcare company. For every online purchase made on their website, SynxBody is generously donating $1 to Breakthrough T1D to help advance foot health and T1D awareness! 

Support Krystle knight jewellery

KKJ an Australia brand, specialises in handmade jewellery, centred around crystals and their healing properties.
$20 from each 'Make It Visible' collection sale goes to Breakthrough T1D.

Apply for your United Petrol card

With the Breakthrough T1D UP Community card, save 2 cents per litre at participating United stations and support Breakthrough T1D with a 2 cents per litre rebate.

Support Phil Hoffmann Travel

Thinking of travelling but also want to make an impact? Donating 1% of your holiday cost directly to Breakthrough T1D! Using code SPJDRF at checkout. 

Support Ken Duncan Galleries

Want to add a breathtaking Ken Duncan print to your collection? $100 from every single sale of the blue - themed prints until November 14th will be donated directly to the Blue Army!